Peperomia graveolens
Peperomia graveolens is a compact, semi-succulent foliage plant in the pepper family (Piperaceae), popular as an easy pianta di appartamento.
Guida alla cura
Luce
Bright, indirect light keeps the often patterned, succulent leaves compact and colourful; tolerates medium light. evitare il sole diretto, which scorches. Variegated forms need good light to keep their pattern.
Acqua
Water when the top half of the soil dries out - the thick, semi-succulent leaves store water, so Peperomia tolerates drought far better than overwatering, which causes rot and leaf drop. Reduce in winter.
Substrato
Light, very free-draining mix (peat/coir with plenty of perlite); the fine roots dislike heavy, wet soil.
Temperatura e umidità
Comfortable 18-26 °C; keep above 12 °C. Tolerates average humidity but appreciates a little more.
Concimazione
concimare mensilmente in primavera e estate with a equilibrato concime liquido at a mezza concentrazione; needs little.
Potatura
Pinch tips to keep it bushy and remove the spike-like flowers if you prefer; cuttings root easily. Non-toxic - safe around pets.